How to pronounce unproved
Say it like un-PROOVD. Unproved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROOVD).
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- un
- PROOVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unproved pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PROOVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of unproved
American and British speakers say unproved in essentially the same way: /ənˈpruvd/ in the US and /ənˈpruːvd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-PROOVD.
What does unproved mean?
- Not proved.
- simple past and past participle of unprove
Where does unproved come from?
From un- + proved.
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Questions about saying unproved
How do you pronounce unproved?
Say un-PROOVD. The American pronunciation is /ənˈpruvd/. In British English it is /ənˈpruːvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unproved?
Unproved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROOVD). Broken into parts: un · PROOVD.
Do Americans and Brits say unproved the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈpruvd/ and the British form is /ənˈpruːvd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.